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Critical reception

The album received critical acclaim from music critics upon release. Allmusic's Matt Collar stated "Definitely an ear-grabber, Listen Up! ultimately posits Reinhart as a kind of old-school pinup, a mini-Mariah Carey if she'd grown up listening to a mix of Dusty Springfield, Lisa Stansfield, and En Vogue.", and gave the album a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5. He chose the songs "Oh My!", "Liar" and "Now That You're Here" as highlights.[12] Brian Mansfield from USA Today gave the album a positive review, stating "Listen Up! -- out May 22 -- draws heavily on the neo-soul and girl-group R&B of artists like Adele, Duffy and the late Amy Winehouse. But Haley puts her distinctive twists on the genre, and fans of the Illinois singer likely will be thrilled with the way Listen Up! turned out." He picked the songs "Free", "Now That You're Here" and "Oh My!" as highlights.[13] Rick Florino of Artist Direct gave the album a rating of 4 stars out of 5, and said "Start listening now because Haley Reinhart has made one of the best debuts of 2012, and she might just help revive a little old soul in the process."[14] Barry Walters from Spin Magazine gave the album a 7/10, stating "Thank Adele for an Idol album with depth. Thank Winehouse for dusty soul. Thank Reinhart for the pipes."[15] Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly gave the album a "B+" grade, and said "With a voice that flips from belt-clear lilt to throaty belt in an instant, Idol's season 10 growler sounds right at home (although occasionally way overproduced) among the blasting horns on her jazzy debut. The disc's retro sound half is a pure funky delight."[16] John Caramanica from The New York Times gave the album a "B" grade, and said "It’s convincing and fresh. In a sense, this is what Cowell’s “Idol” had long been advocating — a return to standards and classic pop modes. It’s unfashionable and a bit out of touch, and what a smart thing that turns out to be."

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shes not relevant enough to be on metacritic but if she was the album would probably be scored 80

[Shaun]

I've literally never heard of her other than through you though, so I'm not going to bother

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ok but can you just listen to this and agree that its really good then i will leave you alone and never mention her ever again

Youtube video

[Smithy]

I really liked perfect world by gossip, think i'll give the album a listen

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[Shaun]

The All-American Rejects - Kids in the Street: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...in-street.html

ALRIGHT SCOTT JEEZ

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[Shaun]

It's quite good. She reminds me of Dionne Bromfield. Nice voice but sounds a bit too young to be doing soul music. The song's nice though.

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yay

[Shaun]

Marilyn Manson - Born Villain: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...n-villain.html

up next: paloma faith hai/

[Shaun]

Paloma Faith - Fall to Grace: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...-to-grace.html

[Smithy]

That said, were it not for the British people's unnerving and unwavering support for all things Gary Barlow (that fucking jubilee) she'd have achieved a #1 here, and deservedly so

[Shaun]

Saint Etienne - Words and Music by Saint Etienne: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...-by-saint.html

[Shaun]

The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...mper-trap.html

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SS

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theres someone following your blog called steven tonge and do you know him coz he looks hot

[Shaun]

he's in a band that I reviewed iirc

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he is hafdis huld

[Shaun]

no it's Lykke Li actually

[Black Dagger]

Poor Temper Trap

[Shaun]

Have you heard it? it really was agony to listen to

Scissor Sisters - Magic Hour: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...agic-hour.html

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are you gonna do The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do

[Shaun]

The Enemy - Streets in the Sky: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...ts-in-sky.html

idk maybe I have a lot of albums to DL though

[Shaun]

Hot Chip - In Our Heads: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.co.uk/2012...our-heads.html